<<The rule of thumb here is that if it will work in DOS, it will probably work in
Linux. (Not always...)
Ah yes, here's something I can hang my hat on. Thanks all for the advice this works
for me. Now I'm ready to go out and hunt for a cheap modem..!!!
Mike
Michael Hatzakis Jr, MD
Resident Physiatrist - R3
Department of Rehabilitation
Thomas Jefferson University Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA, 19026
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From: Larry Lade [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Friday, April 24, 1998 1:14 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: WinModems
>> Looking for a modem... Reading the modem HOWTO it says that modems that
require software to run will
>> not work with Linux.. Is this referring to modems such as the USR
Winmodems? Or modems that say,
>> "designed for Windows95" What modems should I stay away from..?
>>
>> Mike
>
>Yes, stay away from anything that says it was designed for Win95. This
>usually implies it is PnP and most likely difficult (if not impossible)
>to get running under Linux. Modems designed for Win95 have certain
>hardware removed (can't remember what) which is 'emulated' by software
>in Windows.
Whoa, whoa, whoa... don't get "plug-n-play" modems confused with
"WinModems." A WinModem is a modem that has had its UART chip removed and
emulated with proprietary Windows drivers. This makes the modem cheaper,
and makes it 100% unusable with Linux. (Even if you use Windows you should
stay clear of these things, they make your CPU do all the work.)
A "plug-n-play" modem is one that can be reconfigured without changing
jumpers. These are generally a pain in the arse to get configured under
Linux, but it certainly can be done. (Depends on modem though...)
So if it says "WinModem", or "designed especially for your Windows
computer" then it's a no-go. If it say "Designed for Windows 95," that
doesn't actually tell you anything, since everybody slaps a "Designed For
Windows 95" logo on their hardware these days.
The rule of thumb here is that if it will work in DOS, it will probably
work in Linux. (Not always...)
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